Living in Braden, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braden · Census data 2020–2024
Braden has 308 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $82,115 (18% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $280,000, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Braden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Braden at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 49State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $82,115State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $280,000State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Braden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Braden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braden the median home value is $280,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 15.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,609 a month in housing costs.
Braden median household income
The median household income in Braden is $82,115 and the income per person is $50,264. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Braden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.52
Braden demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 7.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braden ›
Education in Braden
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Braden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braden
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Braden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden | 308 | $82,115 | $280,000 | $1,200 |
| Mason | 1,039 | $47,794 | $138,100 | $1,316 |
| Gallaway | 609 | $30,208 | $184,400 | $455 |
| Arlington | 15,205 | $135,105 | $424,400 | $2,164 |
| Oakland | 9,979 | $97,798 | $319,100 | $1,992 |
| Lakeland | 14,192 | $116,250 | $388,900 | $1,755 |
| Stanton | 704 | $61,618 | $172,900 | $611 |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | $1,204 |
| Atoka | 10,385 | $89,663 | $320,700 | $1,237 |
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What is the median household income in Braden, TN?
The median household income in Braden is $82,115, 18% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Braden?
The median home value in Braden is $280,000, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Braden?
The median gross rent in Braden is $1,200 per month, about 15.7% of household income.
Is Braden, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Braden?
The median age in Braden is 49 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Braden?
The average commute to work in Braden is 29 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braden?
The unemployment rate in Braden is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braden?
15.6% of adults in Braden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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